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Method for applying a lubricious coating to an article

US5061424A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1991
Grant dateOct 29, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/753
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composition which includes polyvinylpyrrolidone and a polyurethane is melt processed to give a shaped article. The melt processing may be a coextrusion with a substrate polymer to give a shaped article having the composition coated on the surface thereof. The article surface is lubricious when contacted with water.

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